Awning box



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AZYJ/VI/ Patented Nov. 8, 1949 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 6 Claims.

This invention relates to awning boxes.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an awning box which is of light weight construction, and wherein the parts of the box will be of integral formation throughout three sides of the same so that there is little possibility of leakage thereinto, the top rear and bottom being of integral formation whereby to leave only the forward part open so as to receive the awning.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an end plate which has a longitudinally extending flange to extend over the end of the integral box formation with a portion of this fiange broken away from the side space so as to provide an inwardly rounded formation adapted to receive the awning front bar as it is raised to stop its upward movement, such formation being made a part of the end plate and is easily provided on the awning box.

Other objects of the present invention are to provide an awning box which is of simple construction, inexpensive to manufacture and efficient in operation.

According to the invention, there is provided an awning box formation wherein the top, rear and bottom sides are of integral structure and made of light weight material and formed by an extruding process of the metal. The top outer edge has a depending portion over which a front face can be fitted and secured but which will be removable to get access to the awning reel mounted within the awning box. The upper rear corner of the structure is relieved so as to provide a pocket when connected with the wall to which caulking material can be applied to prevent leakage of water over the wall and in the rear of the box.

The bottom edge or portion of the box is grooved to receive a detachable metal cover. The end of the box is enclosed by a cover member having inwardly extending flanges which extend over the portions of the integral box structure and which has resilient portions formed of its flange to receive the lower end of the awning as it is brought inwardly towards the box and thus as a stop for the bottom of the awning.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawing, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawing forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is an enlarged fragmentary View looking upon the end of a box formed according to the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a front elevational view of the fragment of the box shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a transverse cross sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is an end elevational view of the box with the awning attached thereto and in its raised or folded position.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary front elevational View of the arrangement as shown in Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is a view similar to Fig. 5 but showing the arrangement of the awning at the opposite end thereof.

Referring now to the figures, l5 represents the main part of an awning box adapted to be connected to a store wall. This awning box part is formed of integral construction to provide a top wall 16, a rear wall I! and a bottom wall i8. These portions are integrally connected with one another, preferably formed of light weight material such as aluminum, and are formed by an extruding process. Within this box may be mounted the reel or roller IS on which awning material 2|, connected with a front bar 22, is rolled as the awning is raised.

The top wall I6 has at its forward edge a depending projection 23 with a rearwardly extending raised portion 24 over which a clip formation 25 of a detachable front plate 26 can be extended and retained. The front plate 26 is of relatively thin metal and is reinforced by crimping 21 So as to make it more sturdy. The bottom edge of the front plate 26 is turned up, as indicated at 29, so as to avoid a rough edge, which the awning material 2| might engage, and at the same time provide a channel 3| in which water can collect and be drained. The upper part of the front plate 26 is folded back upon itself, as indicated at 32, and then upwardly to form the clip 25. The folded portion 32 of the front plate is fitted under a forwardly and downwardly extending flange or stop 33 on the top wall It.

The rear portion or top corner of the structure is formed or relieved, as indicated at 34, and extending upwardly from the top part is a flange 35 whereby to provide a recess into which caulking material 36 is placed to prevent the leakage of water on the wall surface and into the store.

On the bottom wall Hi there may be extended a detachable metal cover 39 having a front or inwardly bent edge 3'! which is fitted in a slot 38 on the forward edge of the bottom wall I8 and having an upwardly bent portion 4!) extending between the rear wall I! of the structure and the building wall 4!. The purpose of the groove 38 is to change the style and the appearance of the awning box to match the front of the store by attaching a suitable metal cover 39 and securing the same into the groove 38. The metal cover 39 may be plain or ornamental and serves as a trimming to harmonize with the color scheme or decoration of the store. This arrangement will 4 between the member and the wall into which caulking material may be extended, and a flange extending upwardly from the top surface to provide a water stop.

3. An awning box comprising an integral boxlike member having top, wall, and bottom portions and an open front side, said wall part being raised, and is also separated from theend plate 45 to enable flange 41 to be moved to any desired corresponding curvature and overhangs the lower edge of the piece 45. p 7

Referring now to Figs. 4, and 6, it will be seen that the rear wall I! of the box may be secured to a plate 5! by bolts 52 and the plate in turn secured to the wall by screws 53.

The screws 53 enter a side bracket 54 to which bracket plates 55- and 56 are connected. These plates retain arms 5'6 and 58 of the awning frame structure which can be collapsed, as shown in Fig. 4, when the awning has been rolled up and the front bar rested against the stop portions 48. A hook 59 may be engaged with the awning structure to retain the same in the raised position. When it is desired to lower the awning, the roller l 9 will be unreeled and the awning structure will be lowered so that the various parts of the frame will be extended outright. The main supporting arm for the awning is indicated at 6 I.

It should now be apparent that there has been provided a convenient awning box which is of simple construction, easily mounted upon a wall and which is of light weight. There has also been provided therein a stop on the side end pieces of the awning box which receive the front bar as the awning is rolled up and wherein the front piece can be easily attached to the top integral portion of the box structure and wherein there is provided at the rear of the top a relieved corner portion or recess part so as to provide space for caulking material to keep water and moisture from entering the door wall.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiment of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

1. An awning box comprising an integral boxlike member having top, wall, and bottom portions and an open front side, said wall part being attachable to a door wall, a removable front piece adapted to be suspended from the top part to be removably connected thereto, end pieces fitted over the end of the integral member, said tophaving its rear corner recessed to provide a space between the member and the wall into which caulking material may be extended.

2. An awning box comprising an integral boxlike member having top, wall, and bottom portions and an open front side, said wall part being attachable to a door wall, a removable front piece adapted to be suspended from the top part to be" removably connected thereto, end pieces fitted over the end of the integral member, said top having its rear corner recessed to provide a space attachable to a door wall, a removable front piece adapted to be suspended from the top part to be removably connected thereto, end pieces fitted over the'end of the integral member, said top portion having a depending projection with a shoulder on the same, said front piece having a clip formation adapted to extend over the depending formation of the top part to be suspended therefrom.

4. An awning box comprising an integral boxlike member having top, wall, and bottom portions and an open front side, said wall part being attachable to a door wall, a removable front piece adapted to be suspended from the top part to be removably connected thereto, end pieces fitted over the end of the integral member, said top portion having, a depending projection with a shoulder on the same, said front piece having a clip formation adapted to extend over the depending formation of the top part to be suspended therefrom, said front piece having a dou bled'back portion adapted to extend upwardly along the front of the depending portion of the top portion, and a forwardly extending flange formed on the top part to lie over the top edge of the doubled back portion of the front piece.

5. An awning box comprising an integral boxlike member having top, wall, and bottom portions and an open front side, said wall part being attachable to a door wall, a removable front piece adapted to be suspended from the top part to be removably connected thereto, end pieces 1 fitted over the ends of the integral member, said end pieces having inwardly extending flanges adapted to lie over the top part and over the bottom piece, said flanges at the lower front edge of, the end pieces beingv severedv from the end pieces to provide stops against which the front bar of the awning may be extended.

6. An awning box comprising an integral boxlike' member having top, 'wall, and bottom portions and an open front side, said wall part being attachable to a door wall, a removable front piece adapted to be suspended from the top part to be removably connected thereto, end pieces fitted over the end of the integral member, said end pieces having inwardly extending flanges adapted 4 to lie over the top part and over the front piece,

said flanges at the lower front edge of the end pieces being severed from the en pieces to provide stops against which the frontbar of the awning may be extended, said inwardly extending flange portion being inwardly bent and overhang-- ing. the bottom portion of the box-like member, and said end piece being. recessed corresponding to the shape of the curved flange receiving portions.

ERROL P. DAZZO.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent.

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1,776,232 Dreher Sept. 16, 1930 1,958,695 Claus May 15, 1934 

